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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 256.16 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 256.16 and 112.02 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 256.16 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/256.16 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 256.16 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 28,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,694.36/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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