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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.52 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.52 and 130.32 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.52 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.52 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.52 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 35,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514.81/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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