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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.73 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.73 and 100.68 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.73 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.73 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.73 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 27,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458.46/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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