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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 408.95 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 408.95 and 90.14 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 408.95 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/408.95 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 408.95 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 36,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860.26/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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