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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 255.70 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 255.70 and 111.67 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 255.70 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/255.70 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 255.70 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 28,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.02/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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