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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 253.70 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 253.70 and 113.94 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 253.70 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/253.70 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 253.70 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 28,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.01/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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