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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.13 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.13 and 92.21 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.13 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.13 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.13 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 25,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.36/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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