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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.91, 275.33 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.91, 275.33 and 145.12 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.91 : 275.33 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.91/275.33 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.91x = 275.33 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.91x = 39,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,955.16/183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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