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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.49 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.49 and 66.93 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.49 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.49 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.49 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 12,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,146.79/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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