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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.64 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.64 and 114.75 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.64 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.64 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.64 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 29,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104.62/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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