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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.16 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.16 and 90.37 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.16 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.16 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.16 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 24,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.10/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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