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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 409.02 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 409.02 and 90.10 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 409.02 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/409.02 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 409.02 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 36,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852.70/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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