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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 255.45 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 255.45 and 111.41 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 255.45 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/255.45 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 255.45 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 28,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459.78/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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