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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 272.97 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 272.97 and 130.75 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 272.97 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/272.97 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 272.97 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 35,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,690.15/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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