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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 252.55 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 252.55 and 109.31 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 252.55 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/252.55 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 252.55 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 27,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.24/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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