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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 250.99 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 250.99 and 132.63 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 250.99 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/250.99 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 250.99 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 33,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288.80/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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