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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.64 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.64 and 65.52 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.64 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.64 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.64 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 17,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797.85/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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