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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.81 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.81 and 114.02 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.81 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.81 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.81 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 28,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939.42/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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