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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 273.43 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 273.43 and 85.81 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 273.43 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/273.43 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 273.43 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 23,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461.23/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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