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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 181.05 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 181.05 and 66.81 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 181.05 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/181.05 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 181.05 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 12,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.95/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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