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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.91 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.91 and 110.28 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.91 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.91 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.91 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 28,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001.19/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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