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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 272.04 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 272.04 and 85.16 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 272.04 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/272.04 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 272.04 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 23,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166.93/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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