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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 253.59 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 253.59 and 113.81 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 253.59 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/253.59 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 253.59 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 28,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.08/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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