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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.21, 250.11 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.21, 250.11 and 132.13 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.21 : 250.11 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.21/250.11 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.21x = 250.11 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.21x = 33,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047.03/181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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