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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 272.21 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 272.21 and 85.35 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 272.21 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/272.21 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 272.21 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 23,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232.70/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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