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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.31 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.31 and 85.33 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.31 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.31 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.31 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 23,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236.21/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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