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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 255.22 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 255.22 and 115.08 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 255.22 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/255.22 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 255.22 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 29,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,370.72/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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