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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.19 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.19 and 65.95 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.19 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.19 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.19 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 17,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950.50/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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