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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.44 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.44 and 99.89 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.44 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.44 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.44 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 27,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.14/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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