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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 256.23 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 256.23 and 111.96 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 256.23 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/256.23 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 256.23 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 28,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687.51/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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