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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 275.50 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 275.50 and 97.37 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 275.50 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/275.50 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 275.50 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 26,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825.44/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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