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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.37, 252.96 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.37, 252.96 and 109.63 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.37 : 252.96 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.37/252.96 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.37x = 252.96 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.37x = 27,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.00/183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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