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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.53 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.53 and 115.92 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.53 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.53 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.53 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 29,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736.96/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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