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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 256.52 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 256.52 and 111.25 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 256.52 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/256.52 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 256.52 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 28,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.79/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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