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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.88 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.88 and 115.52 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.88 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.88 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.88 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 29,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559.26/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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