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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 275.01 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 275.01 and 96.63 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 275.01 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/275.01 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 275.01 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 26,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574.22/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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