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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.53 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.53 and 98.75 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.53 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.53 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.53 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 26,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812.23/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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