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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 272.38 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 272.38 and 100.56 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 272.38 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/272.38 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 272.38 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 27,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391.68/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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