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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 255.60 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 255.60 and 135.42 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 255.60 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/255.60 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 255.60 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 34,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613.35/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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