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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.89, 256.55 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.89, 256.55 and 112.20 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.89 : 256.55 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.89/256.55 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.89x = 256.55 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.89x = 28,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,784.35/185.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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