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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 255.25 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 255.25 and 138.42 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 255.25 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/255.25 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 255.25 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 35,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.06/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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