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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 275.20 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 275.20 and 92.09 is: 138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 275.20 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/275.20 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 275.20 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 25,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342.08/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.24

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