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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.70 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.70 and 85.59 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.70 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.70 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.70 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 23,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341.74/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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