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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 252.34 and 109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 252.34 and 109.21 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 252.34 = 109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/252.34 = 109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 252.34 × 109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 27,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558.05/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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