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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 181 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 181 and 66.70 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 181 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/181 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 181 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 12,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072.70/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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