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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 255.58 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 255.58 and 136.24 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 255.58 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/255.58 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 255.58 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 34,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,820.22/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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