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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.82 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.82 and 85.63 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.82 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.82 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.82 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 23,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360.21/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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