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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.96 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.96 and 111.72 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.96 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.96 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.96 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 28,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148.97/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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