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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.39, 181.81 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.39, 181.81 and 67.16 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.39 : 181.81 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.39/181.81 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.39x = 181.81 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.39x = 12,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,210.36/121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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