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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 272.07 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 272.07 and 132.48 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 272.07 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/272.07 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 272.07 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 36,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,043.83/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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