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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.62 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.62 and 65.54 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.62 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.62 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.62 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 17,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,802.65/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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