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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 255.86 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 255.86 and 111.74 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 255.86 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/255.86 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 255.86 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 28,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589.80/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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