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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 265.74 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 265.74 and 130.56 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 265.74 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/265.74 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 265.74 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 34,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.01/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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