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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 256.04 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 256.04 and 137.68 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 256.04 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/256.04 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 256.04 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 35,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251.59/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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