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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.76 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.76 and 98.99 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.76 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.76 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.76 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 26,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.69/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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