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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 253.34 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 253.34 and 109.87 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 253.34 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/253.34 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 253.34 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 27,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.70/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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