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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121, 181.58 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121, 181.58 and 66.94 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 181.58 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/181.58 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 181.58 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 12,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.97/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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