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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 252.88 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 252.88 and 109.59 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 252.88 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/252.88 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 252.88 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 27,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713.12/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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