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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 272 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 272 and 99.18 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 272 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/272 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 272 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 26,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.60/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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