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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.15, 250.02 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.15, 250.02 and 132.01 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.15 : 250.02 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.15/250.02 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.15x = 250.02 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.15x = 33,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.14/181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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