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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.82 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.82 and 113.56 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.82 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.82 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.82 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 28,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596.68/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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