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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 271.80 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 271.80 and 132.48 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 271.80 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/271.80 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 271.80 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 36,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.06/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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