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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.72 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.72 and 90.59 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.72 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.72 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.72 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 24,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.57/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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