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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 255.41 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 255.41 and 110.39 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 255.41 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/255.41 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 255.41 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 28,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192.88/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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