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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.65, 182.34 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.65, 182.34 and 66.74 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.65 : 182.34 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.65/182.34 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.65x = 182.34 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.65x = 12,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.46/121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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