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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.60 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.60 and 115.98 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.60 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.60 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.60 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 29,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760.47/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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