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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 271.95 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 271.95 and 130.06 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 271.95 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/271.95 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 271.95 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 35,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369.82/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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