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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250 and 132.03 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 33,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007.50/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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