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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.82 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.82 and 110.28 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.82 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.82 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.82 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 27,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991.55/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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