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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.58 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.58 and 90.33 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.58 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.58 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.58 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 24,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,622.15/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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