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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 252.37 and 109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 252.37 and 109.21 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 252.37 = 109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/252.37 = 109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 252.37 × 109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 27,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561.33/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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