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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.70 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.70 and 60.03 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.70 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.70 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.70 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 16,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,370.18/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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