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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 250.02 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 250.02 and 131.99 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 250.02 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/250.02 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 250.02 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 32,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,998.89/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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