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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.87 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.87 and 111.78 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.87 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.87 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.87 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 28,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601.15/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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