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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 255.96 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 255.96 and 127.38 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 255.96 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/255.96 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 255.96 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 32,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604.18/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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