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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 272.28 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 272.28 and 85.25 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 272.28 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/272.28 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 272.28 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 23,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211.87/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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