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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.28 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.28 and 92.16 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.28 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.28 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.28 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 25,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.80/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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