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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 250.45 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 250.45 and 98.59 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 250.45 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/250.45 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 250.45 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 24,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,691.37/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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