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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 253.26 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 253.26 and 109.89 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 253.26 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/253.26 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 253.26 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 27,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,830.38/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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