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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 275.27 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 275.27 and 90.95 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 275.27 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/275.27 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 275.27 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 25,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036.04/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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