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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 253.12 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 253.12 and 109.75 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 253.12 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/253.12 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 253.12 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 27,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.92/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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