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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 256.60 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 256.60 and 112.33 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 256.60 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/256.60 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 256.60 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 28,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823.88/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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