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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 255.30 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 255.30 and 111.32 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 255.30 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/255.30 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 255.30 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 28,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420.00/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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