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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 271.96 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 271.96 and 85.08 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 271.96 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/271.96 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 271.96 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 23,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137.78/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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