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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 271.89 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 271.89 and 59.54 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 271.89 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/271.89 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 271.89 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 16,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187.40/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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