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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 274.10 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 274.10 and 91.53 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 274.10 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/274.10 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 274.10 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 25,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087.92/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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