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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 252.68 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 252.68 and 113.23 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 252.68 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/252.68 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 252.68 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 28,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610.96/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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