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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 271.44 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 271.44 and 98.72 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 271.44 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/271.44 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 271.44 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 26,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.56/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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