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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 252.48 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 252.48 and 113.04 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 252.48 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/252.48 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 252.48 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 28,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540.34/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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