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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.45 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.45 and 109.96 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.45 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.45 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.45 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 27,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868.25/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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