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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.85 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.85 and 110.29 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.85 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.85 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.85 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 27,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997.12/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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