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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 250.38 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 250.38 and 98.54 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 250.38 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/250.38 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 250.38 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 24,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.59/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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