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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 252.59 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 252.59 and 113.18 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 252.59 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/252.59 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 252.59 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 28,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588.14/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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