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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.95 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.95 and 89.99 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.95 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.95 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.95 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 24,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,471.42/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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