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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 272.77 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 272.77 and 66.31 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 272.77 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/272.77 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 272.77 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 18,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087.38/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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