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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 252.94 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 252.94 and 109.64 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 252.94 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/252.94 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 252.94 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 27,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.34/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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