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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 256.25 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 256.25 and 126.92 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 256.25 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/256.25 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 256.25 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 32,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523.25/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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