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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 272.93 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 272.93 and 84.43 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 272.93 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/272.93 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 272.93 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 23,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042.34/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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