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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.80 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.80 and 90.73 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.80 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.80 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.80 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 24,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.14/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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