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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.61 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.61 and 91.74 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.61 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.61 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.61 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 25,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,192.72/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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