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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.83 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.83 and 100.02 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.83 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.83 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.83 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 27,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188.44/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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