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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 255.56 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 255.56 and 115.32 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 255.56 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/255.56 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 255.56 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 29,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.18/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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