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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.52 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.52 and 114.29 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.52 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.52 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.52 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 29,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.10/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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