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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.82 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.82 and 66.36 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.82 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.82 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.82 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 18,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104.34/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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