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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 255.50 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 255.50 and 115.21 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 255.50 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/255.50 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 255.50 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 29,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435.54/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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