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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.64 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.64 and 98.73 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.64 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.64 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.64 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 24,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745.19/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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