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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.73 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.73 and 91.20 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.73 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.73 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.73 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 25,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145.51/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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