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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 275.67 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 275.67 and 97.31 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 275.67 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/275.67 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 275.67 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 26,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825.45/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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