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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 251.41 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 251.41 and 112.35 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 251.41 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/251.41 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 251.41 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 28,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.35/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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