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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 409.13 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 409.13 and 90.07 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 409.13 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/409.13 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 409.13 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 36,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.34/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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