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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.56 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.56 and 92.34 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.56 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.56 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.56 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 25,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445.21/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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