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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 251.34 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 251.34 and 112.15 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 251.34 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/251.34 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 251.34 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 28,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187.15/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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