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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 275.19 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 275.19 and 92.09 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 275.19 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/275.19 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 275.19 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 25,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340.87/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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