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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.01, 271.11 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.01, 271.11 and 99.83 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.01 : 271.11 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.01/271.11 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.01x = 271.11 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.01x = 27,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064.91/181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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