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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.07 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.07 and 100.47 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.07 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.07 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.07 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 27,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.87/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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