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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.32 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.32 and 90.32 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.32 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.32 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.32 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 24,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.94/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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