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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 249.91 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 249.91 and 98.20 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 249.91 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/249.91 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 249.91 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 24,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,541.55/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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