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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 275.22 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 275.22 and 96.72 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 275.22 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/275.22 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 275.22 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 26,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,619.28/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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