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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 252.41 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 252.41 and 112.90 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 252.41 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/252.41 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 252.41 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 28,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495.83/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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