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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.46 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.46 and 110.14 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.46 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.46 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.46 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 27,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.73/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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