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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 181.25 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 181.25 and 66.77 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 181.25 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/181.25 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 181.25 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 12,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.73/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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