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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 255.96 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 255.96 and 136.28 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 255.96 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/255.96 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 255.96 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 34,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,882.87/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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