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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.38 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.38 and 99.87 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.38 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.38 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.38 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 27,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.72/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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