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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 256.23 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 256.23 and 126.80 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 256.23 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/256.23 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 256.23 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 32,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489.64/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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