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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 256.53 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 256.53 and 122.81 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 256.53 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/256.53 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 256.53 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 31,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,504.35/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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