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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.61 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.61 and 130.06 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.61 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.61 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.61 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 33,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,242.95/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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