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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252.54 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252.54 and 108.32 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 252.54 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/252.54 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 252.54 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 27,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354.77/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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