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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 271.12 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 271.12 and 99.80 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 271.12 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/271.12 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 271.12 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 27,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057.78/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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