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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.95, 252.47 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.95, 252.47 and 112.98 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.95 : 252.47 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.95/252.47 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.95x = 252.47 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.95x = 28,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524.06/182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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