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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 252.62 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 252.62 and 108.41 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 252.62 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/252.62 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 252.62 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 27,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386.12/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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