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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 250.25 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 250.25 and 132.48 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 250.25 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/250.25 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 250.25 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 33,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152.46/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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