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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.96 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.96 and 90.39 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.96 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.96 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.96 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 24,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,672.40/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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