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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 255.44 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 255.44 and 122.92 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 255.44 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/255.44 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 255.44 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 31,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398.85/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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