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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.76 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.76 and 100.20 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.76 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.76 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.76 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 27,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230.35/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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