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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 255.45 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 255.45 and 111.50 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 255.45 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/255.45 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 255.45 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 28,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482.68/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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