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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 252.28 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 252.28 and 109.13 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 252.28 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/252.28 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 252.28 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 27,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.32/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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