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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 243.29 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 243.29 and 66 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 243.29 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/243.29 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 243.29 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 16,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056.81/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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