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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 272.14 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 272.14 and 85.13 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 272.14 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/272.14 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 272.14 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 23,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165.70/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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