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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.95 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.95 and 99.84 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.95 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.95 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.95 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 27,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151.49/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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