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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.60 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.60 and 66.89 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.60 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.60 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.60 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 18,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300.44/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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