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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 255.59 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 255.59 and 127.08 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 255.59 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/255.59 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 255.59 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 32,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.38/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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