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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 263.05 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 263.05 and 123.95 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 263.05 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/263.05 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 263.05 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 32,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605.40/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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