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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 253.26 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 253.26 and 113.54 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 253.26 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/253.26 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 253.26 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 28,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.77/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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