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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 272.30 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 272.30 and 100.31 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 272.30 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/272.30 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 272.30 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 27,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312.55/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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