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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.21 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.21 and 96.29 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.21 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.21 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.21 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 26,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403.68/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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