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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.94 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.94 and 56.86 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.94 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.94 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.94 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 15,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520.30/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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