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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 253.49 and 110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 253.49 and 110.01 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 253.49 = 110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/253.49 = 110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 253.49 × 110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 27,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.72/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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