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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.82 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.82 and 111.72 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.82 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.82 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.82 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 28,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580.21/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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