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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.21 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.21 and 112.72 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.21 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.21 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.21 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 31,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,246.55/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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