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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.54 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.54 and 66.91 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.54 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.54 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.54 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 12,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145.60/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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