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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.91 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.91 and 110.31 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.91 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.91 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.91 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 28,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008.26/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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