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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 255.76 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 255.76 and 111.70 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 255.76 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/255.76 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 255.76 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 28,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.15/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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