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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.80 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.80 and 98.85 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.80 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.80 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.80 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 24,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.57/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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