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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 272.13 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 272.13 and 90.23 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 272.13 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/272.13 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 272.13 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 24,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.29/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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