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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.38 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.38 and 111.33 is: 153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.38 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.38 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.38 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 28,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,430.90/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.65

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