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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.14 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.14 and 120.57 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.14 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.14 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.14 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 30,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,399.92/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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