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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.78, 182.56 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.78, 182.56 and 66.86 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.78 : 182.56 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.78/182.56 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.78x = 182.56 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.78x = 12,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205.96/121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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