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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.46 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.46 and 66.84 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.46 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.46 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.46 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 12,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128.79/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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