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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 272.76 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 272.76 and 84.41 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 272.76 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/272.76 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 272.76 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 23,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023.67/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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