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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 275.42 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 275.42 and 92.38 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 275.42 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/275.42 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 275.42 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 25,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443.30/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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