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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 275.31 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 275.31 and 92.31 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 275.31 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/275.31 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 275.31 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 25,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.87/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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