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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 256.07 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 256.07 and 127.32 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 256.07 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/256.07 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 256.07 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 32,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603.15/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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