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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 256.35 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 256.35 and 112.14 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 256.35 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/256.35 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 256.35 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 28,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,747.09/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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