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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 255.97 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 255.97 and 136.35 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 255.97 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/255.97 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 255.97 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 34,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.51/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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