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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275 and 97.04 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 26,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,686/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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