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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 251.46 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 251.46 and 112.29 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 251.46 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/251.46 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 251.46 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 28,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235.81/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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