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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 256.78 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 256.78 and 123.93 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 256.78 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/256.78 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 256.78 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 31,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,822.75/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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