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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 278.60 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 278.60 and 128.12 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 278.60 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/278.60 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 278.60 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 35,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,692.20/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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