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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.62 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.62 and 112.90 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.62 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.62 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.62 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 31,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343.30/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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