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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 255.72 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 255.72 and 152.72 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 255.72 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/255.72 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 255.72 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 39,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,053.56/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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