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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 255.38 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 255.38 and 114.22 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 255.38 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/255.38 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 255.38 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 29,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169.50/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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