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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 255.39 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 255.39 and 122.78 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 255.39 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/255.39 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 255.39 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 31,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,358.00/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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