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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 181.22 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 181.22 and 66.67 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 181.22 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/181.22 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 181.22 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 12,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081.94/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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