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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 251.05 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 251.05 and 132.91 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 251.05 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/251.05 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 251.05 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 33,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,366.34/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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