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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 272.05 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 272.05 and 59.58 is: 89.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 272.05 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/272.05 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 272.05 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 16,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208.59/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.36

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