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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 255.72 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 255.72 and 141.74 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 255.72 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/255.72 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 255.72 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 36,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,245.75/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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