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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 252.28 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 252.28 and 109.16 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 252.28 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/252.28 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 252.28 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 27,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.71/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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