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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 272.99 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 272.99 and 90.67 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 272.99 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/272.99 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 272.99 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 24,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.55/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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