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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 251.69 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 251.69 and 112.55 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 251.69 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/251.69 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 251.69 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 28,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325.89/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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