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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.86 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.86 and 89.92 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.86 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.86 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.86 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 24,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445.65/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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