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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.17 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.17 and 109.07 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.17 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.17 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.17 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 27,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504.27/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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