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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 273.04 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 273.04 and 85.76 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 273.04 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/273.04 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 273.04 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 23,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415.91/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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