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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 256.42 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 256.42 and 112.14 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 256.42 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/256.42 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 256.42 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 28,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.94/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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