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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.25, 252.73 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.25, 252.73 and 109.44 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.25 : 252.73 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.25/252.73 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.25x = 252.73 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.25x = 27,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658.22/183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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