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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 272.27 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 272.27 and 85.31 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 272.27 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/272.27 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 272.27 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 23,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227.35/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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