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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 256.06 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 256.06 and 127.56 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 256.06 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/256.06 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 256.06 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 32,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.01/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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