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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 275.94 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 275.94 and 130.14 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 275.94 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/275.94 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 275.94 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 35,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910.83/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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