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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 255.83 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 255.83 and 115.49 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 255.83 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/255.83 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 255.83 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 29,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545.23/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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