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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 255.09 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 255.09 and 126.70 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 255.09 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/255.09 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 255.09 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 32,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.90/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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