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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 252.92 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 252.92 and 109.59 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 252.92 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/252.92 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 252.92 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 27,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718.31/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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