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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 252.07 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 252.07 and 111.75 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 252.07 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/252.07 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 252.07 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 28,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.00/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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