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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.38 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.38 and 112.21 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.38 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.38 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.38 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 28,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.35/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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