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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 250.54 and 132.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 250.54 and 132.00 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 250.54 = 132.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/250.54 = 132.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 250.54 × 132.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 33,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070.01/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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