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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.29, 272.06 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.29, 272.06 and 99.06 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.29 : 272.06 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.29/272.06 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.29x = 272.06 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.29x = 26,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950.26/181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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