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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 256.12 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 256.12 and 130.55 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 256.12 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/256.12 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 256.12 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 33,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,434.86/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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