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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.87 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.87 and 127.29 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.87 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.87 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.87 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 32,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569.69/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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