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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 251.15 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 251.15 and 112.16 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 251.15 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/251.15 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 251.15 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 28,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.17/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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