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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 252.65 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 252.65 and 130.58 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 252.65 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/252.65 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 252.65 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 32,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,990.38/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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