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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 272.75 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 272.75 and 90.38 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 272.75 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/272.75 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 272.75 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 24,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,651.15/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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