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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.54 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.54 and 113.68 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.54 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.54 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.54 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 30,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,981.81/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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