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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.88, 181.47 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.88, 181.47 and 66.82 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.88 : 181.47 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.88/181.47 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.88x = 181.47 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.88x = 12,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125.83/120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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