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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 255.15 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 255.15 and 129.60 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 255.15 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/255.15 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 255.15 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 33,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067.43/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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