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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 255.47 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 255.47 and 115.12 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 255.47 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/255.47 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 255.47 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 29,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,408.23/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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