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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.60 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.60 and 85.56 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.60 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.60 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.60 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 23,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,323.66/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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