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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 274.79 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 274.79 and 91.83 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 274.79 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/274.79 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 274.79 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 25,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233.97/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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