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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.27 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.27 and 108.85 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.27 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.27 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.27 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 27,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568.44/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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