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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.01 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.01 and 111.87 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.01 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.01 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.01 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 28,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639.28/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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