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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.30 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.30 and 100.44 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.30 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.30 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.30 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 27,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349.81/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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