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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.68 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.68 and 158.12 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.68 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.68 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.68 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 43,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,906.76/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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