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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 255.04 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 255.04 and 111.09 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 255.04 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/255.04 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 255.04 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 28,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.39/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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