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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.46 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.46 and 112.20 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.46 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.46 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.46 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 28,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.81/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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