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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 274.45 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 274.45 and 91.84 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 274.45 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/274.45 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 274.45 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 25,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205.49/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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