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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 255.55 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 255.55 and 115.27 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 255.55 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/255.55 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 255.55 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 29,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457.25/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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