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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.42 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.42 and 112.55 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.42 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.42 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.42 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 31,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,334.22/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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