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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 251.30 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 251.30 and 112.23 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 251.30 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/251.30 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 251.30 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 28,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203.68/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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