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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 255.75 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 255.75 and 111.69 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 255.75 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/255.75 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 255.75 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 28,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,564.72/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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