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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 252.42 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 252.42 and 112.94 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 252.42 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/252.42 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 252.42 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 28,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,506.87/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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