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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.02 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.02 and 85.14 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.02 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.02 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.02 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 23,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159.78/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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