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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.79 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.79 and 100.74 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.79 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.79 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.79 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 27,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480.86/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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