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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 272.73 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 272.73 and 90.47 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 272.73 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/272.73 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 272.73 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 24,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673.88/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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