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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 249.80 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 249.80 and 132.11 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 249.80 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/249.80 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 249.80 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 32,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999.83/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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