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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 272.64 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 272.64 and 66.20 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 272.64 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/272.64 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 272.64 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 18,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.77/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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