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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.03 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.03 and 59.56 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.03 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.03 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.03 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 16,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201.13/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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