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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.71, 256.27 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.71, 256.27 and 112.01 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.71 : 256.27 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.71/256.27 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.71x = 256.27 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.71x = 28,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702.96/185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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