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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 255.93 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 255.93 and 110.82 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 255.93 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/255.93 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 255.93 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 28,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361.41/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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