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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 272.03 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 272.03 and 65.81 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 272.03 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/272.03 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 272.03 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 17,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902.29/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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