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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 251.88 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 251.88 and 112.69 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 251.88 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/251.88 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 251.88 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 28,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384.36/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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