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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 271.65 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 271.65 and 59.35 is: 89.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 271.65 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/271.65 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 271.65 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 16,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122.43/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.05

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