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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 272.94 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 272.94 and 90.72 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 272.94 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/272.94 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 272.94 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 24,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761.12/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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