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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.56 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.56 and 110.15 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.56 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.56 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.56 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 27,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.63/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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