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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.85, 2.55 and 1.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.85, 2.55 and 1.39 is: 1.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.85 : 2.55 = 1.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.85/2.55 = 1.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.85x = 2.55 × 1.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.85x = 3.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.55/1.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.92

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