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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.61, 182.28 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.61, 182.28 and 66.80 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.61 : 182.28 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.61/182.28 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.61x = 182.28 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.61x = 12,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,176.30/121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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