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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 272.77 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 272.77 and 60.11 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 272.77 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/272.77 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 272.77 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 16,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,395.71/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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