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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.97 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.97 and 60.21 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.97 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.97 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.97 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 16,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,435.22/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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