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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 255.62 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 255.62 and 130.11 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 255.62 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/255.62 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 255.62 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 33,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,258.07/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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