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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 272.39 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 272.39 and 59.90 is: 89.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 272.39 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/272.39 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 272.39 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 16,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.99/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.84

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