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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 255.67 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 255.67 and 127.16 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 255.67 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/255.67 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 255.67 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 32,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,509.40/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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