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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 251.10 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 251.10 and 99.07 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 251.10 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/251.10 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 251.10 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 24,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,875.85/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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