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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.49 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.49 and 113.05 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.49 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.49 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.49 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 28,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543.99/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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