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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 275.13 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 275.13 and 96.92 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 275.13 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/275.13 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 275.13 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 26,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664.22/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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