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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 255.77 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 255.77 and 111.69 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 255.77 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/255.77 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 255.77 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 28,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566.39/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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