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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 252.23 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 252.23 and 109.12 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 252.23 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/252.23 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 252.23 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 27,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.34/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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