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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 272.33 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 272.33 and 66 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 272.33 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/272.33 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 272.33 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 17,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973.78/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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