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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.50 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.50 and 89.94 is: 134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.50 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.50 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.50 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 24,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,418.71/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.74

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