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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 272.01 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 272.01 and 90.09 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 272.01 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/272.01 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 272.01 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 24,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.38/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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