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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.60 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.60 and 66.11 is: 99.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.60 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.60 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.60 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 18,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.39/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.16

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