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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.67 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.67 and 66.87 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.67 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.67 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.67 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 18,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299.88/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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