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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 272.46 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 272.46 and 100.46 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 272.46 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/272.46 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 272.46 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 27,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.33/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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