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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.55 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.55 and 110.07 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.55 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.55 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.55 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 27,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908.25/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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