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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 256.23 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 256.23 and 126.84 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 256.23 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/256.23 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 256.23 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 32,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500.21/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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