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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 255.27 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 255.27 and 115.04 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 255.27 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/255.27 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 255.27 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 29,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,366.90/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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