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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.63 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.63 and 91.99 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.63 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.63 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.63 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 25,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,262.30/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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