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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 272.74 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 272.74 and 90.57 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 272.74 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/272.74 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 272.74 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 24,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.06/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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