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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 255.87 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 255.87 and 110.69 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 255.87 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/255.87 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 255.87 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 28,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322.65/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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