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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 272.11 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 272.11 and 59.69 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 272.11 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/272.11 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 272.11 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 16,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241.95/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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