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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.08 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.08 and 66.13 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.08 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.08 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.08 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 24,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.78/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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