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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 252.22 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 252.22 and 109.16 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 252.22 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/252.22 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 252.22 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 27,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.34/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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