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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 250.58 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 250.58 and 98.69 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 250.58 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/250.58 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 250.58 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 24,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729.22/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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