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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 255.28 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 255.28 and 111.31 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 255.28 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/255.28 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 255.28 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 28,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415.22/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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