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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 271.81 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 271.81 and 59.47 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 271.81 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/271.81 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 271.81 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 16,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164.54/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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