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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 272.32 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 272.32 and 130.26 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 272.32 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/272.32 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 272.32 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 35,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472.40/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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