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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.56 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.56 and 111.48 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.56 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.56 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.56 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 28,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.31/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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