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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.19 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.19 and 92.37 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.19 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.19 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.19 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 25,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,419.30/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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