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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.34 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.34 and 66.72 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.34 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.34 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.34 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 12,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099.60/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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