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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 275.76 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 275.76 and 130.05 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 275.76 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/275.76 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 275.76 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 35,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862.59/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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