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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 181.38 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 181.38 and 66.92 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 181.38 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/181.38 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 181.38 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 12,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137.95/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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