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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.60 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.60 and 84.39 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.60 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.60 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.60 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 23,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004.92/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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