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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 254.94 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 254.94 and 126.74 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 254.94 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/254.94 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 254.94 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 32,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,311.10/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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