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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 255.89 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 255.89 and 111.71 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 255.89 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/255.89 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 255.89 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 28,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.63/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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