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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 252.46 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 252.46 and 109.24 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 252.46 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/252.46 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 252.46 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 27,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578.73/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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