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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.33 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.33 and 111.32 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.33 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.33 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.33 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 28,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424.14/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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