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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 272.05 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 272.05 and 90.06 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 272.05 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/272.05 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 272.05 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 24,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499.01/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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