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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255.36 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255.36 and 115.11 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255.36 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255.36 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255.36 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 29,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.49/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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