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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.76 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.76 and 60.10 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.76 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.76 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.76 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 16,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,391.21/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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