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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 255.12 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 255.12 and 126.80 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 255.12 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/255.12 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 255.12 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 32,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,349.22/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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