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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.77 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.77 and 110.19 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.77 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.77 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.77 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 27,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.92/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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