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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 252.01 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 252.01 and 112.65 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 252.01 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/252.01 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 252.01 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 28,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389.07/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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