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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 252.61 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 252.61 and 109.39 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 252.61 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/252.61 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 252.61 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 27,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632.46/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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