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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 255.96 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 255.96 and 123.37 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 255.96 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/255.96 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 255.96 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 31,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577.79/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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