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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 252.72 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 252.72 and 113.30 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 252.72 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/252.72 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 252.72 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 28,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633.18/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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