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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 272.13 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 272.13 and 100.19 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 272.13 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/272.13 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 272.13 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 27,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,264.70/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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