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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 252.54 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 252.54 and 113.01 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 252.54 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/252.54 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 252.54 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 28,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539.55/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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