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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.36 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.36 and 131.88 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.36 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.36 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.36 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 33,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676.88/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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