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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.07 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.07 and 92.04 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.07 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.07 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.07 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 25,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317.44/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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