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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.06 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.06 and 112.51 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.06 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.06 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.06 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 31,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,283.07/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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