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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 255.24 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 255.24 and 122.75 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 255.24 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/255.24 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 255.24 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 31,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,330.71/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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