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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.55 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.55 and 90.39 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.55 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.55 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.55 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 24,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635.79/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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