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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 255.37 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 255.37 and 111.41 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 255.37 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/255.37 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 255.37 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 28,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.21/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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