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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 255.49 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 255.49 and 123.09 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 255.49 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/255.49 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 255.49 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 31,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448.26/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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