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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 250.33 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 250.33 and 98.50 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 250.33 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/250.33 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 250.33 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 24,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657.01/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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