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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.88 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.88 and 89.36 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.88 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.88 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.88 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 24,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382.86/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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