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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 272.16 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 272.16 and 90.11 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 272.16 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/272.16 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 272.16 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 24,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524.34/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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