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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.58 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.58 and 66.13 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.58 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.58 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.58 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 18,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025.18/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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