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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.49, 275.42 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.49, 275.42 and 96.96 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.49 : 275.42 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.49/275.42 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.49x = 275.42 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.49x = 26,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704.72/183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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