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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.77, 252.25 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.77, 252.25 and 112.87 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.77 : 252.25 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.77/252.25 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.77x = 252.25 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.77x = 28,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471.49/182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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