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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 256.08 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 256.08 and 115.65 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 256.08 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/256.08 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 256.08 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 29,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616.12/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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