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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 272.49 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 272.49 and 85.45 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 272.49 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/272.49 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 272.49 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 23,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283.27/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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