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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 272.31 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 272.31 and 90.33 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 272.31 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/272.31 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 272.31 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 24,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.76/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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