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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 255.59 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 255.59 and 110.52 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 255.59 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/255.59 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 255.59 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 28,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247.81/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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