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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 272.86 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 272.86 and 66.33 is: 99.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 272.86 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/272.86 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 272.86 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 18,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098.06/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.46

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