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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 255.95 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 255.95 and 115.56 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 255.95 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/255.95 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 255.95 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 29,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577.04/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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