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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 255.18 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 255.18 and 111.22 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 255.18 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/255.18 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 255.18 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 28,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.12/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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