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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 275.04 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 275.04 and 97.86 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 275.04 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/275.04 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 275.04 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 26,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915.41/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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