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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.84 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.84 and 112.66 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.84 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.84 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.84 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 28,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372.29/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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