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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 272.27 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 272.27 and 85.25 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 272.27 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/272.27 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 272.27 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 23,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211.02/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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