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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 273.02 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 273.02 and 90.59 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 273.02 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/273.02 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 273.02 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 24,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,731.06/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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