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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 255.91 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 255.91 and 123.32 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 255.91 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/255.91 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 255.91 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 31,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,558.82/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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