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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 252.36 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 252.36 and 109.22 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 252.36 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/252.36 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 252.36 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 27,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,562.76/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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