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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 275.46 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 275.46 and 92.44 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 275.46 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/275.46 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 275.46 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 25,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463.52/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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