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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.44 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.44 and 112.08 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.44 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.44 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.44 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 28,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741.80/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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