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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.26, 181.97 and 67.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.26, 181.97 and 67.17 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.26 : 181.97 = 67.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.26/181.97 = 67.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.26x = 181.97 × 67.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.26x = 12,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.92/121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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