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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.46 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.46 and 110.12 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.46 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.46 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.46 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 27,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910.02/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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