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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 253.71 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 253.71 and 110.27 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 253.71 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/253.71 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 253.71 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 27,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.33/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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