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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 255.45 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 255.45 and 122.96 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 255.45 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/255.45 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 255.45 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 31,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,410.13/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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