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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.91 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.91 and 100.06 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.91 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.91 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.91 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 27,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207.31/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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