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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 272.21 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 272.21 and 90.34 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 272.21 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/272.21 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 272.21 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 24,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590.09/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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