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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.57 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.57 and 59.31 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.57 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.57 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.57 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 16,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105.46/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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