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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.73, 182.42 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.73, 182.42 and 66.77 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.73 : 182.42 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.73/182.42 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.73x = 182.42 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.73x = 12,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178.94/121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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