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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 272.12 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 272.12 and 90.06 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 272.12 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/272.12 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 272.12 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 24,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506.68/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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