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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.46 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.46 and 113.76 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.46 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.46 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.46 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 28,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.04/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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