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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.64 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.64 and 112.27 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.64 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.64 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.64 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 28,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,812.97/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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