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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 252.53 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 252.53 and 109.30 is: 150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 252.53 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/252.53 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 252.53 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 27,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.53/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.84

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