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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.55 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.55 and 97.08 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.55 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.55 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.55 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 26,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751.09/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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