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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 255.90 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 255.90 and 133.72 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 255.90 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/255.90 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 255.90 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 34,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218.95/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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