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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.50 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.50 and 90.29 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.50 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.50 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.50 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 24,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604.48/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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