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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 255.86 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 255.86 and 111.72 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 255.86 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/255.86 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 255.86 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 28,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584.12/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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