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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.10 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.10 and 112.71 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.10 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.10 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.10 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 28,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,414.23/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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