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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 256.04 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 256.04 and 111.88 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 256.04 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/256.04 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 256.04 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 28,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643.92/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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