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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 255.75 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 255.75 and 138.77 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 255.75 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/255.75 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 255.75 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 35,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490.43/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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