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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.26 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.26 and 66.88 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.26 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.26 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.26 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 12,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122.67/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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