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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.42 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.42 and 96.93 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.42 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.42 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.42 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 26,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.98/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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