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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.03 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.03 and 112.31 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.03 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.03 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.03 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 31,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223.88/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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