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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 271.68 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 271.68 and 85 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 271.68 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/271.68 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 271.68 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 23,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092.80/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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