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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.38 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.38 and 92.55 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.38 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.38 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.38 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 25,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.42/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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