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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 255.27 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 255.27 and 122.92 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 255.27 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/255.27 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 255.27 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 31,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.79/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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