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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.87 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.87 and 110.32 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.87 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.87 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.87 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 28,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006.39/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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