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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 251.51 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 251.51 and 112.43 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 251.51 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/251.51 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 251.51 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 28,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.27/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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