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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.69 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.69 and 130.04 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.69 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.69 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.69 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 35,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458.59/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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