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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.49 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.49 and 112.30 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.49 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.49 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.49 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 28,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242.33/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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