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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 275.39 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 275.39 and 92.22 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 275.39 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/275.39 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 275.39 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 25,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397.56/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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