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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 256.48 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 256.48 and 112.17 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 256.48 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/256.48 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 256.48 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 28,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769.36/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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