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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 255.57 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 255.57 and 126.96 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 255.57 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/255.57 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 255.57 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 32,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.17/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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