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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 272.12 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 272.12 and 90.08 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 272.12 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/272.12 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 272.12 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 24,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.57/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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