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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 250.67 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 250.67 and 98.75 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 250.67 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/250.67 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 250.67 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 24,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,754.17/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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