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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 251.92 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 251.92 and 113.52 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 251.92 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/251.92 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 251.92 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 28,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597.96/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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