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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.57 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.57 and 110.06 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.57 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.57 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.57 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 27,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.91/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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