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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 255.15 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 255.15 and 126.77 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 255.15 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/255.15 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 255.15 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 32,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.09/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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