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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 255.50 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 255.50 and 123.05 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 255.50 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/255.50 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 255.50 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 31,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439.28/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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