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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 256.11 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 256.11 and 115.63 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 256.11 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/256.11 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 256.11 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 29,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,613.58/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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