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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.77 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.77 and 113.95 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.77 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.77 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.77 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 28,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917.09/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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