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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 255.49 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 255.49 and 138.42 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 255.49 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/255.49 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 255.49 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 35,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364.23/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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