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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 181.40 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 181.40 and 66.96 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 181.40 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/181.40 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 181.40 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 12,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,146.21/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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