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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.00, 255.39 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.00, 255.39 and 115.16 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.00 : 255.39 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.00/255.39 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.00x = 255.39 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.00x = 29,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409.00/185.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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