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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 255.39 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 255.39 and 122.97 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 255.39 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/255.39 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 255.39 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 31,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405.31/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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