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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.35, 274.93 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.35, 274.93 and 91.91 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.35 : 274.93 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.35/274.93 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.35x = 274.93 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.35x = 25,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268.82/183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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