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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.22 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.22 and 132.26 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.22 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.22 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.22 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 35,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871.56/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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