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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 256.63 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 256.63 and 112.31 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 256.63 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/256.63 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 256.63 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 28,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822.12/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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