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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 274.38 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 274.38 and 91.67 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 274.38 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/274.38 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 274.38 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 25,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152.41/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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