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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 273.18 and 66.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 273.18 and 66.55 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 273.18 = 66.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/273.18 = 66.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 273.18 × 66.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 18,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179.25/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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