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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.08, 181.48 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.08, 181.48 and 66.84 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.08 : 181.48 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.08/181.48 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.08x = 181.48 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.08x = 12,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,130.12/121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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