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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 256.17 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 256.17 and 111.97 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 256.17 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/256.17 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 256.17 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 28,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,683.35/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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