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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 253.10 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 253.10 and 108.74 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 253.10 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/253.10 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 253.10 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 27,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522.69/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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