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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 277.86 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 277.86 and 112.32 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 277.86 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/277.86 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 277.86 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 31,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209.24/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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