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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 253.39 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 253.39 and 109.94 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 253.39 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/253.39 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 253.39 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 27,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857.15/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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