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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.21, 271.82 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.21, 271.82 and 90.07 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.21 : 271.82 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.21/271.82 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.21x = 271.82 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.21x = 24,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.83/181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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