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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.93 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.93 and 138.75 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.93 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.93 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.93 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 35,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510.29/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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