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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.50 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.50 and 91.64 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.50 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.50 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.50 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 25,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.18/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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