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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 253.14 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 253.14 and 109.77 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 253.14 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/253.14 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 253.14 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 27,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787.18/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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