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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 265.04 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 265.04 and 130 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 265.04 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/265.04 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 265.04 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 34,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455.20/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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