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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 256.13 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 256.13 and 123.52 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 256.13 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/256.13 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 256.13 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 31,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,636.56/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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