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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.21, 271.93 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.21, 271.93 and 100.11 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.21 : 271.93 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.21/271.93 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.21x = 271.93 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.21x = 27,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222.91/181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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