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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 272.38 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 272.38 and 90.35 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 272.38 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/272.38 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 272.38 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 24,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,609.53/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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