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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 272.10 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 272.10 and 85.14 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 272.10 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/272.10 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 272.10 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 23,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166.59/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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