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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 252.23 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 252.23 and 109.05 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 252.23 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/252.23 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 252.23 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 27,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505.14/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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