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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 255.54 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 255.54 and 126.24 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 255.54 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/255.54 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 255.54 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 32,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259.37/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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