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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.83, 256.44 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.83, 256.44 and 112.12 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.83 : 256.44 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.83/256.44 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.83x = 256.44 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.83x = 28,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752.05/185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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