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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 272.37 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 272.37 and 66.04 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 272.37 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/272.37 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 272.37 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 17,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.00/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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