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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.87, 256.46 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.87, 256.46 and 112.23 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.87 : 256.46 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.87/256.46 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.87x = 256.46 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.87x = 28,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781.94/185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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