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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.35, 274.91 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.35, 274.91 and 92.09 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.35 : 274.91 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.35/274.91 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.35x = 274.91 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.35x = 25,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314.63/183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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