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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.45 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.45 and 85.10 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.45 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.45 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.45 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 23,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100.40/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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