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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 272.08 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 272.08 and 85.16 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 272.08 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/272.08 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 272.08 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 23,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,170.33/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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