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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 253.42 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 253.42 and 109.98 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 253.42 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/253.42 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 253.42 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 27,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.13/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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