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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 272.63 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 272.63 and 85.50 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 272.63 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/272.63 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 272.63 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 23,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310.08/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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