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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 272.49 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 272.49 and 85.42 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 272.49 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/272.49 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 272.49 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 23,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.10/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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