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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 252.79 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 252.79 and 113.20 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 252.79 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/252.79 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 252.79 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 28,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.39/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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