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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 252.98 and 109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 252.98 and 109.67 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 252.98 = 109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/252.98 = 109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 252.98 × 109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 27,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744.32/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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