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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 253.80 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 253.80 and 114.03 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 253.80 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/253.80 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 253.80 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 28,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.81/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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