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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.91 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.91 and 113.50 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.91 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.91 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.91 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 28,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591.79/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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