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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 251.24 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 251.24 and 133.01 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 251.24 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/251.24 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 251.24 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 33,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417.43/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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