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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 256.20 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 256.20 and 112.04 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 256.20 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/256.20 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 256.20 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 28,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704.65/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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