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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 272.09 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 272.09 and 133.25 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 272.09 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/272.09 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 272.09 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 36,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,254.97/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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