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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 255.06 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 255.06 and 126.84 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 255.06 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/255.06 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 255.06 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 32,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351.81/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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