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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 251.62 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 251.62 and 112.36 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 251.62 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/251.62 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 251.62 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 28,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271.82/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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