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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.89 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.89 and 113.27 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.89 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.89 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.89 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 28,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643.02/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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