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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.34, 181.72 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.34, 181.72 and 67.10 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.34 : 181.72 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.34/181.72 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.34x = 181.72 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.34x = 12,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.41/121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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