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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 278.07 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 278.07 and 112.34 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 278.07 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/278.07 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 278.07 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 31,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236.99/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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