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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 255.18 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 255.18 and 154.16 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 255.18 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/255.18 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 255.18 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 39,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.55/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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