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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 256.02 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 256.02 and 115.68 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 256.02 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/256.02 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 256.02 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 29,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616.39/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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