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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 255.36 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 255.36 and 129.81 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 255.36 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/255.36 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 255.36 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 33,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148.28/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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