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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 271.99 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 271.99 and 59.65 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 271.99 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/271.99 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 271.99 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 16,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,223.60/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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