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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.18 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.18 and 147.52 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.18 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.18 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.18 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 40,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151.99/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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