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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.27, 181.66 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.27, 181.66 and 100.76 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.27 : 181.66 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.27/181.66 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.27x = 181.66 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.27x = 18,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302.65/121.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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