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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 271.84 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 271.84 and 90.05 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 271.84 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/271.84 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 271.84 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 24,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479.19/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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