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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 277.72 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 277.72 and 112.19 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 277.72 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/277.72 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 277.72 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 31,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155.74/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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