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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.91 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.91 and 113.10 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.91 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.91 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.91 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 28,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717.22/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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