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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 271.87 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 271.87 and 65.72 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 271.87 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/271.87 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 271.87 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 17,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.94/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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