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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 253.50 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 253.50 and 110.02 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 253.50 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/253.50 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 253.50 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 27,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890.07/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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