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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 252.75 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 252.75 and 109.49 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 252.75 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/252.75 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 252.75 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 27,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672.74/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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