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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.75 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.75 and 90.40 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.75 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.75 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.75 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 24,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,656.60/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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