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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.35 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.35 and 66.05 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.35 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.35 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.35 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 17,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.55/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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