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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 256.11 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 256.11 and 111.92 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 256.11 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/256.11 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 256.11 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 28,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662.13/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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