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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 274.22 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 274.22 and 91.59 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 274.22 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/274.22 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 274.22 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 25,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,115.81/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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