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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 275.34 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 275.34 and 98 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 275.34 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/275.34 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 275.34 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 26,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,983.32/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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