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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.90 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.90 and 113.33 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.90 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.90 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.90 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 28,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659.61/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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