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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.59 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.59 and 110.18 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.59 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.59 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.59 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 27,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.28/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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