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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 252.09 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 252.09 and 109.01 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 252.09 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/252.09 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 252.09 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 27,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479.07/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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