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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 250.36 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 250.36 and 98.53 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 250.36 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/250.36 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 250.36 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 24,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666.23/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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