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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.92 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.92 and 65.71 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.92 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.92 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.92 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 17,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.86/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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