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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 277.36 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 277.36 and 112.84 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 277.36 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/277.36 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 277.36 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 31,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,297.30/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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