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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 271.88 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 271.88 and 130.53 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 271.88 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/271.88 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 271.88 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 35,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487.84/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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