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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 252.89 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 252.89 and 109.50 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 252.89 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/252.89 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 252.89 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 27,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690.91/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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