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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 250.60 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 250.60 and 132.68 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 250.60 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/250.60 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 250.60 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 33,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249.61/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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