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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 279.12 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 279.12 and 113.62 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 279.12 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/279.12 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 279.12 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 31,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713.61/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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