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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 255.57 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 255.57 and 130.15 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 255.57 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/255.57 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 255.57 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 33,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262.27/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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