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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 273 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 273 and 85.72 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 273 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/273 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 273 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 23,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.56/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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