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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 255.71 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 255.71 and 115.34 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 255.71 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/255.71 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 255.71 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 29,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,492.60/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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