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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.08 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.08 and 65.84 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.08 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.08 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.08 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 17,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.75/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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