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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.13 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.13 and 66.78 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.13 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.13 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.13 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 12,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.53/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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