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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 252.68 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 252.68 and 113.17 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 252.68 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/252.68 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 252.68 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 28,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,595.80/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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