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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 274.98 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 274.98 and 92.23 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 274.98 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/274.98 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 274.98 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 25,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.41/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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