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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 272.72 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 272.72 and 89.17 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 272.72 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/272.72 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 272.72 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 24,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318.44/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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