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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 255.61 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 255.61 and 110.58 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 255.61 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/255.61 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 255.61 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 28,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.80/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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