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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.55 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.55 and 84.28 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.55 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.55 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.55 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 22,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968.73/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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