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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 181.60 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 181.60 and 66.21 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 181.60 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/181.60 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 181.60 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 12,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023.74/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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