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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 274.97 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 274.97 and 96.74 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 274.97 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/274.97 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 274.97 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 26,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600.60/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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