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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 273 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 273 and 90.68 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 273 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/273 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 273 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 24,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,755.64/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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