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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 253.65 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 253.65 and 110.15 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 253.65 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/253.65 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 253.65 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 27,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.64/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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