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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 250.79 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 250.79 and 98.84 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 250.79 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/250.79 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 250.79 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 24,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786.34/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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