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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.85 and 99.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.85 and 99.85 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.85 = 99.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.85 = 99.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.85 × 99.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 27,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143.72/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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