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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.60 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.60 and 90.48 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.60 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.60 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.60 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 24,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664.85/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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