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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 272.59 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 272.59 and 100.73 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 272.59 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/272.59 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 272.59 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 27,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457.99/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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