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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.32 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.32 and 85.44 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.32 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.32 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.32 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 23,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267.02/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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