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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 253.08 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 253.08 and 121.11 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 253.08 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/253.08 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 253.08 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 30,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649.73/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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