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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 255.35 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 255.35 and 111.38 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 255.35 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/255.35 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 255.35 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 28,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.88/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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