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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 274.31 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 274.31 and 91.51 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 274.31 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/274.31 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 274.31 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 25,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.11/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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