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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 255.36 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 255.36 and 122.88 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 255.36 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/255.36 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 255.36 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 31,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.64/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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