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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 256.16 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 256.16 and 126.73 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 256.16 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/256.16 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 256.16 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 32,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461.88/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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