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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.39 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.39 and 111.42 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.39 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.39 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.39 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 28,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.55/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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