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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 255.89 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 255.89 and 115.48 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 255.89 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/255.89 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 255.89 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 29,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550.18/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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