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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.82 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.82 and 97.22 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.82 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.82 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.82 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 26,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815.22/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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