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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 272.66 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 272.66 and 60.03 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 272.66 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/272.66 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 272.66 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 16,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367.78/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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