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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 250.94 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 250.94 and 98.95 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 250.94 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/250.94 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 250.94 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 24,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,831.55/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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