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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 251.30 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 251.30 and 115.72 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 251.30 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/251.30 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 251.30 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 29,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,080.10/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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