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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 252 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 252 and 112.70 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 252 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/252 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 252 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 28,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.03/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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