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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.71 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.71 and 130.16 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.71 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.71 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.71 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 33,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,283.21/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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