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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 249.89 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 249.89 and 131.92 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 249.89 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/249.89 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 249.89 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 32,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.49/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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