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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.19 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.19 and 108.77 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.19 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.19 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.19 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 27,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.80/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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