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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.69 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.69 and 100.62 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.69 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.69 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.69 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 27,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437.46/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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