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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255.43 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255.43 and 111.44 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255.43 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255.43 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255.43 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 28,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465.12/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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