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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.93 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.93 and 90.60 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.93 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.93 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.93 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 24,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725.98/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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