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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 255.52 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 255.52 and 115.22 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 255.52 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/255.52 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 255.52 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 29,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,441.80/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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