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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.23 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.23 and 129.73 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.23 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.23 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.23 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 33,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,109.06/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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