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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 409.16 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 409.16 and 90.15 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 409.16 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/409.16 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 409.16 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 36,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.32/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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