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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 272.08 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 272.08 and 85.28 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 272.08 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/272.08 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 272.08 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 23,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202.98/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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