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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 272.84 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 272.84 and 90.55 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 272.84 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/272.84 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 272.84 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 24,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,705.55/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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