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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 253.53 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 253.53 and 110.07 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 253.53 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/253.53 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 253.53 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 27,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906.05/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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