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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 252.36 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 252.36 and 112.97 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 252.36 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/252.36 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 252.36 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 28,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.11/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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