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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 252.14 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 252.14 and 109.04 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 252.14 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/252.14 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 252.14 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 27,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.54/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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