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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 252.68 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 252.68 and 109.52 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 252.68 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/252.68 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 252.68 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 27,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,671.70/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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