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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 255.87 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 255.87 and 123.39 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 255.87 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/255.87 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 255.87 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 31,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571.80/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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