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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.38 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.38 and 109.96 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.38 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.38 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.38 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 27,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,861.66/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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