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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.18 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.18 and 90.14 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.18 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.18 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.18 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 24,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534.31/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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