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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.12 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.12 and 111.94 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.12 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.12 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.12 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 28,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.07/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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