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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.79 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.79 and 100.01 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.79 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.79 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.79 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 27,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181.72/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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