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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.68 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.68 and 66.32 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.68 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.68 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.68 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 18,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082.61/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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