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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 255.56 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 255.56 and 126.39 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 255.56 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/255.56 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 255.56 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 32,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.23/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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