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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.48 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.48 and 100.52 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.48 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.48 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.48 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 27,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389.69/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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