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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.89 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.89 and 85.14 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.89 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.89 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.89 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 23,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.71/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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