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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 272.36 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 272.36 and 100.22 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 272.36 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/272.36 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 272.36 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 27,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.06/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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