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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.65 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.65 and 59.39 is: 89.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.65 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.65 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.65 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 16,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131.94/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.08

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