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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 272.97 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 272.97 and 66.42 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 272.97 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/272.97 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 272.97 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 18,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130.67/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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