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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 252.82 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 252.82 and 113.30 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 252.82 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/252.82 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 252.82 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 28,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644.51/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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