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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 255.57 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 255.57 and 123.02 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 255.57 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/255.57 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 255.57 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 31,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,438.94/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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