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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 272.09 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 272.09 and 99.92 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 272.09 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/272.09 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 272.09 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 27,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187.23/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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