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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 252.17 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 252.17 and 109.05 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 252.17 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/252.17 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 252.17 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 27,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499.14/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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