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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 255.62 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 255.62 and 111.53 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 255.62 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/255.62 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 255.62 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 28,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510.22/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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