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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 274.93 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 274.93 and 96.71 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 274.93 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/274.93 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 274.93 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 26,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586.62/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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