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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.28 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.28 and 92.13 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.28 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.28 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.28 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 25,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.55/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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