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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 272 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 272 and 85.08 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 272 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/272 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 272 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 23,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141.76/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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