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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.29, 272.07 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.29, 272.07 and 133.32 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.29 : 272.07 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.29/272.07 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.29x = 272.07 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.29x = 36,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272.37/181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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