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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 272.37 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 272.37 and 130.17 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 272.37 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/272.37 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 272.37 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 35,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454.40/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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