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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 255.56 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 255.56 and 138.51 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 255.56 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/255.56 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 255.56 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 35,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.92/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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