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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 252.83 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 252.83 and 109.59 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 252.83 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/252.83 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 252.83 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 27,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706.65/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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