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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 271.89 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 271.89 and 90.11 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 271.89 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/271.89 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 271.89 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 24,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.65/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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