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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 253.66 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 253.66 and 113.89 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 253.66 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/253.66 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 253.66 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 28,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,889.34/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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