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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 272.97 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 272.97 and 66.46 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 272.97 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/272.97 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 272.97 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 18,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.47/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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