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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.32 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.32 and 126.90 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.32 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.32 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.32 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 32,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,527.01/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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