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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 274.84 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 274.84 and 96.66 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 274.84 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/274.84 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 274.84 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 26,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566.03/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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