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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.61 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.61 and 130.01 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.61 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.61 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.61 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 33,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230.01/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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