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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.33 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.33 and 109.14 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.33 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.33 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.33 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 27,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.30/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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