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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.32 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.32 and 91.58 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.32 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.32 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.32 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 25,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120.85/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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