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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.51 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.51 and 110.05 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.51 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.51 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.51 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 27,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,898.78/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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