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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.80 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.80 and 110.23 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.80 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.80 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.80 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 27,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.37/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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