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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 252.69 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 252.69 and 108.42 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 252.69 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/252.69 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 252.69 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 27,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396.65/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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