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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 255.95 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 255.95 and 138.92 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 255.95 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/255.95 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 255.95 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 35,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555.12/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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