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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 255.52 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 255.52 and 123.14 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 255.52 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/255.52 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 255.52 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 31,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464.73/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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