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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 250.08 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 250.08 and 132.16 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 250.08 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/250.08 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 250.08 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 33,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051.38/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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