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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.32 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.32 and 109.92 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.32 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.32 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.32 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 27,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.93/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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