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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 252.08 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 252.08 and 109.06 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 252.08 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/252.08 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 252.08 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 27,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.84/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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