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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 252.77 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 252.77 and 109.53 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 252.77 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/252.77 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 252.77 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 27,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685.35/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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