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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 252.48 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 252.48 and 112.94 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 252.48 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/252.48 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 252.48 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 28,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.09/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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