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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255.12 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255.12 and 129.88 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255.12 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255.12 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255.12 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 33,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.99/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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